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What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown... -
What car to buy - what is your recommendation? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have 3 dogs so would like an estate and for it to be comfortable. I drive at the moment a Mazda 6 hatchback, 2L, with the parcel shelf out for the dogs.... -
We need a car that is safe and has low insurance costs, what would you suggest? 5 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise. We will be moving to Salisbury city centre and no longer need a Jag XF diesel sadly - wrong car for less use and urban. Having decided... -
Keep Mother sweet 1 Oct 2023 (Forum)
All in all a much improved little car, more practical, great on fuel and well made. It’s still not my favourite small hatchback, the Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta 1.25 and Suzuki Swift all still drive better but I’d recommend one happily to anyone, especially those with nervous mothers in need of transport which won’t cause any grief - hopefully. -
Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised... -
First car in my sixties - what do you recommend? 18 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have always had a company car and now at retirement I am faced with buying and insuring my first car. I am finding choice bewildering and insurance expensive.... -
Why is my car not compliant with the London ULEZ? 1 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My car is a BMW 318d on a 14 plate. I did a check on a couple of websites and it came back as not acceptable for the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).... -
Do I get a Mazda MX-5 or wait until 2022 to buy a Toyota GR Yaris? 5 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a dilemma: a no-obligation order for a Toyota GR Yaris, but it will be spring next year before it arrives (yes - 2022!), or a 100th anniversary... -
I need a car with a high seating position and large boot. What should I consider? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a two or three year old lowish mileage car with boot space equivalent to or greater than my Focus estate. I'm considering a Mondeo estate... -
Can you recommend a unique sports car with future classic potential? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a good quality, two-seater sports car for the weekends that has a large petrol engine. I want it to have some unique qualities, not too... -
Number plate insurance glitch - but HPI, DVLA OK 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
I will come back with thanks/answers to any follow-ups :-) After hanging onto my last car for ages I'm now looking to buy a Mazda 3 Sport and have found a tasty looking one for sale at a reputable franchise dealer, with number plate SR11GYS. This checks out on the DVLA vehicle check, MOT history and an HPI check: all match the actual car details as seen in the advert photos etc. -
Our SEAT Leon DSG has had two clutch replacements, should we sell it before the warranty period ends? 10 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My mother bought a SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG new in July 2015. A new clutch was fitted in July 2016 under warranty, and new clutches are now being fitted... -
A garage lied about worn brake pads and charged me an extra £750 - what can I do? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mazda MX-5 in for a service recently. When paying for the service, I was told that the pads were 90 per cent worn and the discs had a lip, so... -
What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however,... -
Need a used small family car for £5000 - what would you recommend? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £5000 to spend on a used car. It must have five-doors and space to fit a buggy in the boot. I have been looking at the Mazda 3 (2010 model), are... -
Why are police RPU fleets not standardised? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed over the years that, within a region, Police 'panda car' fleets tend to be made up of one or two standard models, usually from the same manufacturer... -
Does the Ford Fiesta use a DSG gearbox? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably... -
HELP! Just discovered I'm the second owner of a 'new' car. What can I do? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new MX5 from a dealer mazda 30/09/16. We went in to buy a new car whet through the sales patter never asked for any discount or add ons... -
Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota... -
Family car buying advice 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child...

